National Archives of Senegal, National archives and library in Dakar, Senegal
The National Archives of Senegal occupies the Central Park building on Avenue Malick Sy in Dakar, maintaining extensive governmental and historical records.
The institution, founded in 1913 as part of French West Africa's colonial administration, relocated from Saint-Louis to Dakar after 1958.
The archives hold documents spanning from 1816 to present day, including colonial records, administrative papers, and collections about Senegalese society.
Researchers can access the archives through direct contact with the institution, which provides guided tours and educational programs about Senegalese historical records.
The facility operates a microfilm laboratory that preserves colonial court records, including the Justice Indigène collection containing documents from 1838 to 1954.
Inception: 1913
GPS coordinates: 14.68233,-17.44018
Latest update: April 28, 2025 09:24
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